Stick to Your Guns
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Stick to Your Guns is an American hardcore
band from Orange County, California, formed in 2003. They are currently signed to Sumerian records, and have released three full-length albums to date. "The Hope Division" was released June 1, 2010 through Sumerian Records
.
, Throwdown, Ignite
, and Rise Against
.
Ash Avildsen of Sumerian Records first noticed the band, he put them on as the opener for Ignite's Anaheim House of Blues show that drew over 850 people. After the incredible response and passionate performance, he immediately signed the band on as their agent and the hype began to spread. STYG then completed a Westcoast tour with Caliban
and The Acacia Strain
in October, as well as a 7 week co-headline tour in November and December with Too Pure to Die and As Blood Runs Black. STYG headlined all of the Texas and California shows with all of the turnouts being between 300 and 500 people. STYG also holds the record for the highest attendance ever at the Chain Reaction in Anaheim, Orange County
's premier all ages venue. Even before signing to Sumerian Records, the amount of momentum behind the band was so powerful that they were chosen to open a Terror tour in January and February 2007 that also featured, The Warriors
and All Shall Perish
.
Stick to Your Guns caught the attention of many independent labels in the music community. Rather than jump into a deal, the band continued their relentless touring schedule and headlined a 6 week US tour that firmly planted their stake in the US touring business by drawing on average 423.5 people a night. The tour ended in San Diego at a New Year's Eve show where over 1,200 people were in attendance.
STYG's diehard touring work ethic combined with their passionate and infectious live show undoubtedly brought the band success and many exciting opportunities in 2008 including a massive US tour with good friends As Blood Runs Black as well as a large portion of the 2008 Warped Tour
.
On January 20, 2010, Stick To Your Guns announced that they will enter the studio within the next week to begin recording their new album “The Hope Division” for a June 1, 2010 release date through Sumerian Records.
The album hit #172 on the billboard top 200 chart, and #5 on the billboard heatseeker albums chart.
In November 2011, Stick To Your Guns posted a picture on their Facebook of a very big Arizona fan after several of his friends got the heart that is on the cover of "The Hope Division" as a tribute to their friend. Along with the tattoo were the words "Atleast he died a lion." This was due to his long and painful battle with a brain tumor that he fought bravely against. The fan was Samuel Perkins, a 20 year old, who everyone loved and had passed away from a brain tumor. They call him the best person they had ever met. Stick to Your Guns saw the unity in that and decided to pay tribute to him. It was greatly appreciated by all of his friends.
Former members
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band from Orange County, California, formed in 2003. They are currently signed to Sumerian records, and have released three full-length albums to date. "The Hope Division" was released June 1, 2010 through Sumerian Records
Sumerian Records
Sumerian Records is an American independent record label based in Washington D.C. and Los Angeles. The label was founded in 2006 by Ash Avildsen, who is also a booking agent, and is managed by Shawn Keith. Fellsilent became the first non-US band to be signed to the label, in 2008. The label made a...
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Biography
Stick to Your Guns is a five-piece hardcore band from Orange County, CA. The group began in the summer of 2003 when vocalist Jesse Barnett was inspired to form a band that would provide him with a medium to express his points of view and reflect his musical influences. STYG blends melody, heaviness, and sincerity into one solid sound that will cater to fans of Comeback KidComeback Kid
Comeback Kid is a Canadian hardcore band from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Formed in 2002, the band is currently signed to Facedown Records. Their name comes from a headline in a newspaper about hockey player, Mario Lemieux coming back to the NHL. The band was formed in 2002 by Andrew Neufeld and Jeremy...
, Throwdown, Ignite
Ignite
Ignite is a program for gifted and talented young people in South Australia, created in 1998 and formerly known as SHIP . It is administered by the South Australian Department of Education and Children's Services....
, and Rise Against
Rise Against
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.
Ash Avildsen of Sumerian Records first noticed the band, he put them on as the opener for Ignite's Anaheim House of Blues show that drew over 850 people. After the incredible response and passionate performance, he immediately signed the band on as their agent and the hype began to spread. STYG then completed a Westcoast tour with Caliban
Caliban (band)
Caliban are a five-piece metalcore band from Germany. They have released seven studio albums to-date, and two split albums with the band Heaven Shall Burn.-History:...
and The Acacia Strain
The Acacia Strain
The Acacia Strain is an American deathcore band from Chicopee, Massachusetts. Originally founded in 2001, the band itself has undergone numerous changes in the member line-up...
in October, as well as a 7 week co-headline tour in November and December with Too Pure to Die and As Blood Runs Black. STYG headlined all of the Texas and California shows with all of the turnouts being between 300 and 500 people. STYG also holds the record for the highest attendance ever at the Chain Reaction in Anaheim, Orange County
Orange County, California
Orange County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Santa Ana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,010,232, up from 2,846,293 at the 2000 census, making it the third most populous county in California, behind Los Angeles County and San Diego County...
's premier all ages venue. Even before signing to Sumerian Records, the amount of momentum behind the band was so powerful that they were chosen to open a Terror tour in January and February 2007 that also featured, The Warriors
The Warriors
The Warriors is a 1979 American cult action/thriller film directed by Walter Hill and based on Sol Yurick's 1965 novel of the same name. Like the novel, the film borrows elements from the Anabasis by Xenophon.-Plot:...
and All Shall Perish
All Shall Perish
All Shall Perish is an American deathcore band from Oakland, California, formed in 2002. Currently, the band is signed to Nuclear Blast and have released four full-length albums through the label. Their latest record, This Is Where It Ends was released on July 26, 2011...
.
Stick to Your Guns caught the attention of many independent labels in the music community. Rather than jump into a deal, the band continued their relentless touring schedule and headlined a 6 week US tour that firmly planted their stake in the US touring business by drawing on average 423.5 people a night. The tour ended in San Diego at a New Year's Eve show where over 1,200 people were in attendance.
STYG's diehard touring work ethic combined with their passionate and infectious live show undoubtedly brought the band success and many exciting opportunities in 2008 including a massive US tour with good friends As Blood Runs Black as well as a large portion of the 2008 Warped Tour
Warped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The BMX/skateboarding shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995, and it is...
.
On January 20, 2010, Stick To Your Guns announced that they will enter the studio within the next week to begin recording their new album “The Hope Division” for a June 1, 2010 release date through Sumerian Records.
The album hit #172 on the billboard top 200 chart, and #5 on the billboard heatseeker albums chart.
In November 2011, Stick To Your Guns posted a picture on their Facebook of a very big Arizona fan after several of his friends got the heart that is on the cover of "The Hope Division" as a tribute to their friend. Along with the tattoo were the words "Atleast he died a lion." This was due to his long and painful battle with a brain tumor that he fought bravely against. The fan was Samuel Perkins, a 20 year old, who everyone loved and had passed away from a brain tumor. They call him the best person they had ever met. Stick to Your Guns saw the unity in that and decided to pay tribute to him. It was greatly appreciated by all of his friends.
Band members
Current members- Jesse Barnett – Lead Vocals, Programming, Guitars (2003–present)
- Chris Rawson – Guitars, Backing Vocals (2009–present)
- George Schmitz – Drums, Percussion (2008–present)
- Ronnie Friesen – Guitars, Backing Vocals (2010–present)
- Andrew Rose – Bass, Backing Vocals (2008–present)
Former members
- Casey LagosCasey LagosCasey Lagos is a Filipino/American musician and songwriter born May 1, 1988. He is most noted for drumming/songwriting in Stick To Your Guns, his solo project Sealakes, filling in on drums for Australian band Parkway Drive and bass for British band Architects...
– Drums, Guitars, Bass, Backing Vocals (2003–2008) - Alex Dahl – Bass, Backing Vocals (2003–2006)
- Justin Rutherford – Guitar, Backing Vocals (2003–2007)
- Curtis Pleshe – Guitar, Backing Vocals (2003–2006)
- Jesse Nelson – Guitar, Backing Vocals (2006–2008)
- Darel McFayden – Bass, Back Vocals (2007–2008)
- Antonio Cordova – Guitar, Backing Vocals (2006–2009)
- Elliot Sellers – Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals (2006–2006)
- Reid Haymond – Guitar, Backing Vocals (2007–2010)
Discography
| Year | Title |
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| 2003 | Compassion without Compromise
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| 2005 | For What It's Worth For What It's Worth (Re-Issue) For What It's Worth is the debut album by American melodic hardcore band Stick to Your Guns.-Track listing:#For What It's Worth... - 3:35#A Poor Mans Poor Sport - 3:10#Colorblind - 2:55...
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| 2008 | Comes From The Heart Comes From The Heart Comes from the Heart is the second release by American melodic hardcore band Stick to Your Guns.-Track listing:#"We're What Separates The Heart From The Heartless" - 2:36#"Impact"- 3:22#"Part Of Me" - 2:31#"Enough Is Enough" - 4:00...
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| 2010 | The Hope Division The Hope Division The Hope Division is the third release by American melodic hardcore band Stick to Your Guns.-Track listing:#Where the Sun Never Sleeps - 3:24#What Goes Around - 1:38#Faith in the Untamed - 3:41#Amber - 3:34#Wolves at the Door - 3:19...
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